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FORD RANGER XLT 4x4.
Bought the truck in March of 2004. It had 17,000 miles on it then. It now has 48,000.
At 23,000 the transmission went out.
At 28,000 the Fuel Pump went out.
At 33,000 I was told by the dealer during a regular maintenance visit that I needed both upper ball joints replaced.
At 38,000 the top brake light seal failed and the inside of my truck was getting soaked every time it rained.
At 47,000 I had to replace the front brakes.
At 48,000 the Pinion seal on the front drive shaft started leaking as well as the left front axle seal.
The dealer replaced the pinion seal 3 times before figuring out the yoke on the drive shaft was grooved and that was part of the problem.
The truck has very little power and the transmission never shifts when it needs to unless you press the accelerator to the floor.
This truck is junk. I will never buy another FORD product as long as I am driving. In my opinion, their quality has really gone downhill over the last few years.
I always wanted to stay with American made products, but the next truck I buy will be a TOYOTA! At least they are dependable.
It seems that you have been Driving very hard on this Truck. I myself, own a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT and the only things I have replaced after 114K Miles are the Brakes and Tires. Quit beating on your Truck.
Seems like you got one that was built on a monday or a friday! Some vehichles are just lemons, no matter who built em. I have a 2001 ranger xlt 2wd, and so far I've only had a few problems with it, albeit ford could have prevented them easily with a little better design features. (front a-amrs - ball joints are a nightmare!)
Hi, I own a 2001 4x4 Ranger Edge extended cab. It has 54,000 miles. While I generally like the truck, I have been disappointed with the quality. The Edge model has the mixed fabric/vinyl and the vinyl arm rest and drivers seat have both cracked. I've replaced two engine sensors. The truck was delivered with screws missing from the rear tail light assemblies, the hood placed on so poorly that it doesn't latch correctly, and the fender flares missing screws. Currently, the ball joints need replacing, but it may be time to replace the truck instead.
I do not understand why people still buy these trucks and waste their hard earned money. Just because one person's truck runs with "no problems" is just luck of the draw. It's a pickup truck! It should be maintained like any vehicle, but why should we have to drive them like so gently to see longevity. This crap is supposed to be "Ford Tough". I've tried to buy American for years, to support the country, but the Japanese are doing their homework.
I don't under stand why people are bringing there ford trucks to a ford dealer. There vehicles are sweet, but bring your trucks to your best mechanic. Yes you need to bring the truck to a dealer for recalls, but that is it. Every one should know that for dealers normally suck. Just thought I would share.
<<I don't under stand why people are bringing there ford trucks to a ford dealer. There vehicles are sweet, but bring your trucks to your best mechanic. Yes you need to bring the truck to a dealer for recalls, but that is it. Every one should know that for dealers normally suck. Just thought I would share.>.
Wait, wait, wait. People on these domestic truck boards keep raving about the superior quality of both the vehicles and the dealers.
I've never seen either, and wouldn't dream of paying dealer prices to do anything, but that's what these people are saying.
Ya, all you very few people that have had problems with a few Fords, go buy Toyota products. You never hear on the news how just last year they had more recalls on there cars that they sold vehicles. Pretty bad considering all of the anti-Americans that bought them on top for a record setting sales year for them.. Toyota is running on a reputation they built up and are now barely average. Check JD Powers build quality reports. They tell the real story!
The reviewer sounds like either he can't drive, he doesn't maintain the vehicle properly, or he might be a toyota man trying to trash another company.
<<Pretty bad considering all of the anti-Americans that bought them on top for a record setting sales year for them.>>
Yes, why didn't they just follow the real Americans who bought great cars like the Ford Fusion (built in Mexico), Ford Focus (same for most models), PT Cruiser (same), Buick LaCrosse (Canada), and so on.
Toyota owners who bash domestics are really a case of the (unreliable) pot calling the (much better built) kettle black.
Just look at the awful reviews on Camry's, Highlanders and Tundras. Consider the NUMEROUS comments from Toyota owners who have had to deal with bad brakes, defective air bags, faulty transmissions and peeling paint, as well as engine failures before 35,000 miles (see Corolla reviews).
Remember that Toyota does not issue recalls unless forced to by the government, whereas domestics issue voluntary recalls for even minor, non-safety related issues.
I own a small business and drive Rangers because they are the best value, most reliable, and cheapest to maintain of any small truck. Look at the huge number of businesses using these vehicles.
Also look at the "projected reliability" of both the Ranger and Tacoma in Consumer Reports. They are exactly the same. For 5 grand less I'll take the Ranger any day.
<Remember that Toyota does not issue recalls unless forced to by the government, whereas domestics issue voluntary recalls for even minor, non-safety related issues.>>
You've got to be kidding, right? Explain to me why Ford NEVER issued a recall on its Explorer even though it had a KNOWN design defect that was killing people and they kept the defect there for twelve years? Even the original Explorer engineer told Ford the cars were unsafe.
The domestic manufacturers only issue recalls after the lawyers get involved. And they have ALWAYS been like this.
I have owned two Rangers, both have been pretty good trucks. the first a 2000 Trail Head edition. The only problem was a collision with a deer. The second is an 2001 Edge. It had a tranny problem. Replaced some gears and all is fine. I preferred the 2000 Ranger because I bought brand new. The Edge was used. Trail-head died at 93,000 miles and the Edge is still kicking at 85,000. All life of a truck is how you maintain it.
I just recently bought a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4. I was just in a bad accident were I was returning home after being deployed to Iraq with the United States Marine Corps. I was hit by a drunk driver on my drivers side and spun around in a 360 where the truck went up over a guard rail and balanced over a cliff. The police officer who was a specialist in traffic accident stated that I would be killed if I was driving a car. After the wrecker had gotten my truck off the guard rail, there was no fluid leaking, the safety feature shut the engine and gas lines off preventing a fire. I was able to drive the truck home. I had gotten the truck back a week later from my uncle who is a well respected auto mechanic in my home town. He said the only damage I had was the front bumper, fog lights and my alignment that was adjusted back to normal setting. So everyone that says this truck is terrible, they need to reconsider there opinion. I would take this truck into battle any day! Semper Fi.
To the man or woman who left the comment about the Explorer being unsafe. Any vehicle that is top heavy has a better chance of flipping than a car with 6 in. ground clearance. They also sold more Explorers than about any others so you would expect them to have more
wrecks.
Buy American, buy a Ford truck. There are more Ford trucks bought here in the states than ANY other vehicle!
My '96 F-150 had 165,000 miles on it and I drove the living "you know what" out of it! When I traded it in (on a new Ford Ranger) the truck still had the original battery and exhaust system.
All my buddies are buying new Dodge and Chevy's and having problems.
My Ranger is a bit cramped on the inside, but it has a killer sound system, plenty of power (v-6), and great gas mileage (22-25mpg). Ford has set the standard for Toyota and Nissan. Lets see if they can continually, year after year, compete with what Ford has to offer.
If you want a worry free truck - stick with Ford!